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What course participants say

Views from people who have attended Expert Patients courses.

What course participants say: 

Don - Blackpool

"Attending an Expert Patient Programme course was the best single thing that could have happened to help me control my condition."

Don attended an Expert Patients Programme (EPP) course after his rheumatoid arthritis nurse suggested it during one of their sessions. She had initially suggested a telephone based self care course but the idea of a group sharing their experiences and supporting each other appealed more to Don so she suggested EPP.

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Elaine - Birmingham

"For me, the course was like winning five numbers plus the bonus on the lottery"

In September 1999, I was suddenly taken ill, and at this point, my life changed dramatically. Everything that I did without thinking about became an obstacle to me and I was unable to see a way forward.

It wasn't until late 2000 that I was finally diagnosed with ME, and then the following year, Syndrome X. I knew absolutely nothing about these conditions.

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Georgie - Newcastle

"My life has been transformed over the last two years and I can say with absolute certainty that I owe it all to the Expert Patients Programme."

Georgie Foord has had fibromyalgia since 1997 and was coping well with her exercise regime and careful diet. Attending an EPP course in 2003 helped her to achieve her goal of publishing her own work.

Do you remember that long hot summer of 2003? I was newly retired, bored and restless, drifting aimlessly through the weeks.

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Lizzie - South Yorkshire

"Now I achieve what I set out to do and I have learnt that tomorrow is another day!"

I have lived with multiple long-term health conditions including a debilitating connective tissue disorder, arthritis, osteopenia and heart disease for over 20 years.  I have had problems with my neck, arms and hands due to ‘cervical ribs’ for most of my life.  During that time I have undergone many surgeries and had to make many changes to my life as a result.

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